ONGOING EXHIBITIONS

Art/Twin Falls

Bob Nugent's "Under the Canopy" will be on display through OCT. 11 in Jean B. King Gallery at the Herrett Center for the Arts and Science on the College of Southern Idaho campus, 315 Falls Ave. Gallery hours: 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 1-9 p.m. Saturdays. Free admission.

Art/Boise

Candace Nicol's "Waiting for the World to Change" will be on display through OCT. 12 at Boise State University's Student Union Gallery. The exhibition includes etchings, collagraphs and screenprints embedded in layers of resin. Free admission.

Sculptures/Boise

Hailey artist Robert Kantor's The Hope Series exhibition will be on display through OCT. 17 at the Liberal Arts Building's Gallery 1 on Boise State University campus. The Hope Series includes five large-scale, freestanding sculptures and a site-specific installation. A version of the artist' s Stainless Steel 12 Hearts will also be part of the exhibition. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free admission. BSU is at 1910 University Drive.

Art/Boise

Catherine Chalmers' "American Cockroach" will be on display through NOV. 9 at Boise Art Museum. Chalmers documents the half-imaginary life of the cockroach through photographs, sculpture and video work. Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors (62 and older) and $1 for children (first through 12th grade). Boise Art Museum is at 670 Julia Davis Drive.

Latino art/Nevada

"Voces Latinas: Works on Paper from 1921 - Present," an exhibition of Latino art, will be on display through NOV. 16 at Western Folklife Center's Wiegand Gallery in Elko. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. "Voces Latinas" showcases artworks by 15 artists who represent the diverse range of creative voices within the Latino community. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, $1 for children 6-12. Information: 775-738-7508 or Westernfolklife.org. Western Folklife Center is at 501 Railroad St.

Art/Boise

Idaho artist Gerri Sayler's exhibition "Ad Infinitum" will be on display through NOV. 30 at Boise Art Museum. The work consists of glistening strands of sculpted hot glue, cascading from the ceiling and creating a web-like room of synthetic forms reminiscent of icicles of winter. Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors (62 and older) and $1 for children (first through 12th grade). Boise Art Museum is at 670 Julia Davis Drive.

Traveling exhibition/Idaho

Idaho Humanities Council will bring "Between Fences," a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition, to six communities in 2008 and 2009. The exhibition will be on display for six weeks at each location: Mullan Public Library through NOV. 1; Coeur d'Alene Public Library, NOV. 7 to DEC. 20; Twin Falls Public Library, DEC. 26 to FEB. 7; South Bannock County Historical Center at Lava Hot Springs, FEB. 13 to MARCH 28; Swan Valley Arts Council, APRIL 3 to MAY 16; and The Community Library in Ketchum, MAY 22 to JULY 4. "Between Fences" is a visual cultural history of fences and land use that examines how neighbors and nations divide and protect, offend and defend through the boundaries they build. The exhibit includes a selection of

artifacts, photographs and illustrations. Information: Idahohumanities.org or 888-345-5346.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

Festival/Twin Falls

Oktoberfest will be held in historic downtown. Festivities include craft and food vendors along Main Avenue, kids carnival, Dutch-oven cookoff, pumpkin carving contest, car show, music and entertainment on Main Avenue and in the parking lot between Woody's and Pandora's. Information: 734-8592.

Western swing/Twin Falls

Cowboy Company will perform 6-9 p.m. for the "First Friday" event at Rudy's - A Cook's Paradise. No cover charge. The evening also features wine and beer by the glass and food tasting. Rudy's is at 147 Main Ave. W.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

The Faulkner Planetarium at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science on the College of Southern Idaho campus will present "Here Comes the Sun" at 7 p.m.; and "Anthems of Ghoulish Delight" at 8:15 p.m. Education show tickets are $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and $2.50 for students. Tickets for the 8:15 p.m. entertainment show are $4.50 for all ages.

Movie/Twin Falls

Christian Movie Night will feature "Sergeant York" at 7 p.m. at River Christian Fellowship. Free admission. At 6 p.m., pizza and salad will be available for a donation. Information: 733-3133. River Christian is at the corner of Falls Avenue East and Shoshone Falls Road.

Movie/Twin Falls

"What About Me?" film screening will be at 7 p.m. at College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center recital hall. The film, sponsored by Magic Valley Hypnosis, is about world music and the human experience of how we are all connected. The visionary project takes Jamie Catto and Duncan Bridgeman to more than 50 locations as they explore, through music, the complexities of human nature on a global scale. Tickets, $10 for adults and $7 for CSI students, are available at Mvhypnosis.com/calendar.html (print receipt and bring it to the movie). $1 of each ticket sold will be donated to Magic Valley Arts Council. Information: 736-1882.

Dance/Twin Falls

Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary will hold a public dance at 8 p.m. at the DAV Hall. $2 donations requested. The hall is at 459 Shoup Ave.

Music/Twin Falls

As part of Oktoberfest, Miles to Nowhere will play 6-8 p.m. and Alpine Spielers will play 8 p.m.to closing at Pandora's restaurant. No cover charge. Pandora's is at 516 Hansen St.

Blues/Twin Falls

George Marsh and the Swampcats will play at The Oasis 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. for an Octoberfest party. No cover charge. The Oasis is at 1007 Blue Lakes Blvd N.

Rock/Twin Falls

Heartnote will perform 9-11 p.m. at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. No cover charge. Canyon Crest is at 330 Canyon Crest Drive.

Country, rock/Twin Falls

Mixed Emotions will perform from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Montana Steakhouse. No cover charge. The steakhouse is at 1826 Canyon Crest Drive.

Poker/Twin Falls

Twin Falls Poker League will hold Texas Hold'em tournaments at 7 p.m. at Kruzer's Night Life. No entry fee. Kruzer's is at 121 Fourth Ave. S.

Music/Twin Falls

Rocktober Fest will be featured at Kruzer's Night Life. Doors open at 8 p.m. No cover charge until 10 p.m.; then $5. Kruzer's is at 121 Fourth Ave. S.

Music/Burley

Kroakers DJ featured from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Riverside. Cover charge is $2. Riverside is at 197 W. U.S. Highway 30.

Music/Rupert

Ratz Azz will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Blue Room. No cover charge. Blue Room is at 613 Fremont Ave.

Country/Declo

The Fugitives will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Shakers. No cover charge. Shakers is at 826 Idaho Highway 81.

Country/Jerome

Country Classics will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight at Snake River Elks Lodge. Cover charge is $5 per person or $9 per couple. Everyone is welcome. Dinner available 6-9 p.m. The lodge is at 412 E. 200 S. on U.S. Highway 93.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Joe Fos Trio will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge in the Sun Valley Lodge. No cover charge.

Music/Sun Valley

Pianist Larry Harshbarger will perform 6-9 p.m. at Ram Restaurant in the Sun Valley Village at Sun Valley Resort. No cover charge. Restaurant reservations: 622-2800.

Tango/Boise

Luis Bravo's Forever Tango will perform at 8 p.m. at Morrison Center for the Performing Arts on Boise State University campus, as part of Fred Meyer Broadway In Boise series. The performance features world-renowned dancers, an onstage orchestra with members of Argentinean National Symphony and vocalists with music and dance of Argentina. Tickets, $48, $40.50 and $27, are available at Idahotickets.com or 426-1110. Morrison Center is at 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane.

Ballet/Boise

Ballet Idaho opens its new season with "Fall Collage of Classics" at 8 p.m. at Boise State University's Special Events Center. The event features three ballets with new choreography by Artistic Director Peter Anastos. Season tickets, $100 and $135, include "Fall Collage of Classics," "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Spring Collage of Classics." Season ticketholders can purchase early-bird "Nutcracker" tickets for $35-50 for adults and $25-40 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at 343-0556 or Balletidaho.org.

Cocktails, opera/Boise

Puccini Martini Blast will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Arid Club, with martinis, appetizers and opera. Performance is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $40, are available at 345-3531 or Operaidaho.org. The Arid Club is at 1137 River St.

Festival/Meridian

Meridian Harvest Festival, "Sippin' with the Scarecrows," will be held 7-9 p.m. at Something Special Gifts & Antiques, State and East Second streets. Bring a can of food for the Meridian Food Bank and receive a raffle ticket for prizes. Tickets, $25 per person or two for $40, are available at Mountain West Bank (Meridian), D.L. Evans Bank, and Bank of the Cascades or at at the door. The festival continues OCT. 4.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

Festival/Twin Falls

Oktoberfest will be held in historic downtown. Festivities include craft and food vendors along Main Avenue, kids carnival, Dutch-oven cookoff, pumpkin carving contest, car show, music and entertainment on Main Avenue and in the parking lot between Woody's and Pandora's. Information: 734-8592.

Fundraiser/Twin Falls

"A Night to Remember," the 12th annual benefit dinner and auction for Valley House Homeless Shelter, will be held 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. Music is by Rick Kuhn, and auctioneer is Danny Marona. Tickets, $40 per person, are available at 734-7736. Canyon Crest is at 330 Canyon Crest Drive.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

The Faulkner Planetarium at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science on the College of Southern Idaho campus will present "The Cowboy Astronomer" at 2 p.m.; "StarSigns" with live sky tour at 4 p.m.; "Here Comes the Sun" at 7 p.m.; and "Anthems of Ghoulish Delight" at 8:15 p.m. Education-show tickets are $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and $2.50 for students. Tickets for the 8:15 p.m. entertainment show are $4.50 for all ages.

Music/Twin Falls

As part of Oktoberfest, Alpine Spielers will play 5-7 p.m. and Potato Power Hour will play 7-9 p.m. outside at Pandora's restaurant. Johnny U will play 9-11 p.m. inside at Pandora's. No cover charge. Pandora's is at 516 Hansen St.

Country, rock/Twin Falls

Mixed Emotions will perform from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Montana Steakhouse. No cover charge. The steakhouse is at 1826 Canyon Crest Drive.

Rock/Twin Falls

Heartnote will perform 9-11 p.m. at Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. No cover charge. Canyon Crest is at 330 Canyon Crest Drive.

Blues/Twin Falls

George Marsh and the Swampcats will play at The Oasis 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. for an Octoberfest party. No cover charge. The Oasis is at 1007 Blue Lakes Blvd N.

Music/Twin Falls

Rocktober Fest will be featured at Kruzer's Night Life. Doors open at 8 p.m. No cover charge until 10 p.m.; then $5. Kruzer's is at 121 Fourth Ave. S.

Trail ride/Almo

A ranger-guided trail ride, sponsored by Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, will be held at Castle Rocks State Park. The group will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the ranch house parking lot, and the ride will conclude at the ranch house with a meal. The trail ride will include the 5.6-mile Loop Trail and remote areas of the Castle Rocks geological area. Participants may bring their own horse or make prior arrangements to rent one from Indian Grove Outfitters in Almo. Reservation fee, $20, is required: Juanita Jones at 824-5519, ext. 106. Space is limited. Castle Rocks State Park is 50 miles south of Burley, near Almo, on 2800 S. Cove Road.

Country/Declo

The Fugitives will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Shakers. No cover charge. Shakers is at 826 Idaho Highway 81.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Joe Fos Trio will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge in the Sun Valley Lodge. No cover charge.

Music/Sun Valley

Pianist Larry Harshbarger will perform 6-9 p.m. at Ram Restaurant in the Sun Valley Village at Sun Valley Resort. No cover charge. Restaurant reservations: 622-2800.

Tango/Boise

Luis Bravo's Forever Tango will perform at 8 p.m. at Morrison Center for the Performing Arts on Boise State University campus, as part of Fred Meyer Broadway In Boise series. The performance features world-renowned dancers, an onstage orchestra with members of Argentinean National Symphony and vocalists with music and dance of Argentina. Tickets, $48, $40.50 and $27, are available at Idahotickets.com or 426-1110. Morrison Center is at 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane.

Ballet/Boise

Ballet Idaho opens its new season with "Fall Collage of Classics" at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m at Boise State University's Special Events Center. The event features three ballets with new choreography by Artistic Director Peter Anastos.Season tickets, $100 and $135, include "Fall Collage of Classics," "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Spring Collage of Classics." Season ticketholders can purchase early-bird "Nutcracker" tickets for $35-50 for adults and $25-40 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at 343-0556 or Balletidaho.org.

Festival/Meridian

Meridian Harvest Festival, "Pumpkin Painting and Historical Treasure Hunt," will be held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Generations Plaza, corner of Main and Idaho streets. Face painting, clowns, and an Astro jump will be available. Bring a can of food for the Meridian Food Bank and receive a pumpkin for the contest. Free admission.

Music/Stanley

Music From Stanley radio show series, featuring Laura Gibson and Darren Smith, will air at 2 p.m. on KBSU (Bellevue, 89.3 FM; Hailey, 90.5 FM; Ketchum, 93.5 FM; and Twin Falls, 91.7 FM). The radio shows include concert audio, commentary and interview segments with the artists.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

Classical/Twin Falls

Magic Valley Symphony's Youth Soloists Concert will be held at 4 p.m. at College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium. The concert features the winners of the 2008 Youth Soloist Competition auditions: Brian Thomsen, alto saxophonist; Emily Vanden Bosch, pianist; and Andrew Bortz, pianist. The symphony will add Wagner's "Prelude to Die Meistersinger" and Beethoven's "Symphony No. 1." An art exhibit will be displayed in the foyer before and after the concert, featuring photography of Kim Critchfield. Tickets, $8 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and $5 for students, are available at Everybody's Business in Twin Falls or at the door.

Dance/Twin Falls

Twin Falls Senior Citizens Center will hold a dance 2-5 p.m., featuring music by Melody Masters. $4 per person. The senior center is at 530 Shoshone St. W.

Rock/Twin Falls

Milestone will play from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Pioneer Club. No cover charge. Pioneer is at 1519 Kimberly Road.

Rehearsals/Gooding

Gooding Community Chorale and Orchestra's first Christmas Cantata organizational meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Gooding United Methodist Church, 805 Main St. All community chorale members and anyone interested in singing in the cantata are encouraged to attend the meeting. Participants will sign up at the meeting and receive music, discuss rehearsal schedules, and hear the cantata for the first time. If anyone is interested in joining but unable to attend the meeting, contact director Rick Strickland at 934-4231 or 539-5210.

Arts/Hailey

A free "Does DNA Define You?" Family Day will be held 3-5 p.m. at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts in Hailey at which families can create their own crazy animals. Hailey Elementary School art teacher Bob Dix will lead families in exploring infinite animal combinations and families will create "genetically engineered" hybrids by repurposing old toys. The Family Day takes place Sunday, October 5, from 3 to 5 pm at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, 314 Second Avenue S. Free, no registration necessary. Information: www.sunvalleycenter.org or call 726-9491.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Bruce Innes will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge in the Sun Valley Lodge. No cover charge.

Music/Sun Valley

Pianist and singer Leana Leach will perform from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Sunday brunch in Lodge Dining Room at Sun Valley Resort. No cover charge. Restaurant reservations: 622-2800.

Rehearsals/Oakley

Oakley Valley Arts Council will hold rehearsals for its Christmas concert at 7 p.m. every Sunday at Howell Opera House. Community members are welcome to join the choir. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. DEC. 5-6 at Howell Opera House. Information: 677-ARTS. The opera house is at 160 Blaine Ave.

Ballet/Boise

Ballet Idaho opens its new season with "Fall Collage of Classics" at 2 p.m. at Boise State University's Special Events Center. The event features three ballets with new choreography by Artistic Director Peter Anastos. Season tickets, $100 and $135, include "Fall Collage of Classics," "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Spring Collage of Classics." Season ticketholders can purchase early-bird "Nutcracker" tickets for $35-50 for adults and $25-40 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at 343-0556 or Balletidaho.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6

Jazz/Sun Valley

Bruce Innes will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge in the Sun Valley Lodge. No cover charge.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7

Jazz/Twin Falls

Jazz Tuesdays, a weekly jazz jam session hosted by Brent Jensen and featuring musicians from around the Magic Valley, will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays through NOV. 25 at Pandora's restaurant. Musicians of all ages and ability levels are welcome. No cover charge. Information: 420-7066. Pandora's is at 516 Hansen St.

Planetarium/Twin Falls

The Faulkner Planetarium at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science on the College of Southern Idaho campus will present "Here Comes the Sun" at 7 p.m.; and "Anthems of Ghoulish Delight" at 8:15 p.m. Education-show tickets are $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and $2.50 for students. Tickets for the 8:15 p.m. entertainment show are $4.50 for all ages.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Joe Fos Trio will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge in the Sun Valley Lodge. No cover charge.

Music/Sun Valley

Pianist Larry Harshbarger will perform 6-9 p.m. at Ram Restaurant in the Sun Valley Village at Sun Valley Resort. No cover charge. Restaurant reservations: 622-2800.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

Music/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho Music Department presents vocalist Diane Burt in concert, accompanied by pianist Mark Neiwirth, at 7:30 p.m. at CSI's Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. A vocal master class is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Burt, a soprano, has 10 years of teaching experience at the university level, and teaches private voice lessons and has directed opera workshops. She was the Idaho state winner of the American Mothers vocal contest in 1998. Neiwirth is a piano soloist, concerto soloist, collaborative musician and teacher of young concert artists. He joined the faculty of Idaho State University in 2005, where he is also a founder and faculty member of the ISU Piano Institute. Neiwirth is a distinguished Steinway artist. Admission is a suggested donation to CSI Music Department's scholarship fund. Information: 732-6288

Theater/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho Theater Department presents Beth Henley's "Crimes of the Heart" at 8 p.m. at CSI's Fine Arts Center Theater. The sharply funny Pulitzer Prize-winning play is about the sometimes frayed edges of sisterly bonds. Tickets, $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and students, are available at CSI's Fine Arts box office, 732-6781 or Tickets.csi.edu.

Music/Twin Falls

Open Mic Night will be featured at 9 p.m. in the Blue Room at Woody's. No cover charge. Woody's is at 213 Fifth Ave. S.

Music/Sun Valley

Pianist Larry Harshbarger will perform 6-9 p.m. at Ram Restaurant in the Sun Valley Village at Sun Valley Resort. No cover charge. Restaurant reservations: 622-2800.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Joe Fos Trio will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge in the Sun Valley Lodge. No cover charge.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents Douglas Jones' and Ron Barnett's musical "Jack and the Beanstalk" for a "pay what you feel" preview at 7 p.m. at Liberty Theatre. John Glenn directs the show, with music direction by R.L. Rowsey. Aly Wepplo is Jack and also features Rachel Abrams, Andrew Alburger, Jana Arnold and John Glenn. Suitable for ages, pre-school and older. Information: 578-9122. Liberty Theatre is at 110 N. Main St.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

Dinner theater/Twin Falls

"Stay as Dead as You Are," a murder mystery dinner theatre, will be held at the Turf Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. for no-host bar; dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets include dinner and show, $25 per person or $45 per couple. Tickets are available at Everybody's Business and Kelley Garden Center in Twin Falls, Arlene's Flowers in Jerome, Dutch Garden in Wendell, Sav-Mor Drug in Buhl or from any cast member or at the door. Information: 404-3170 or 420-4169. The Turf Club is at 734 Falls Ave.

Theater/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho Theater Department presents Beth Henley's "Crimes of the Heart" at 8 p.m. at CSI's Fine Arts Center Theater. The sharply funny Pulitzer Prize-winning play is about the sometimes frayed edges of sisterly bonds. Tickets, $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and students, are available at CSI's Fine Arts box office, 732-6781 or Tickets.csi.edu.

Poker/Twin Falls

Twin Falls Poker League will hold Texas Hold'em tournaments at 7 p.m. at Kruzer's Night Life. No entry fee. Kruzer's is at 121 Fourth Ave. S.

Music/Sun Valley

Pianist Larry Harshbarger will perform 6-9 p.m. at Ram Restaurant in the Sun Valley Village at Sun Valley Resort. No cover charge. Restaurant reservations: 622-2800.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Joe Fos Trio will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Lounge in the Sun Valley Lodge. No cover charge.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents Douglas Jones' and Ron Barnett's musical "Jack and the Beanstalk" for Educators Night at 7 p.m. at Liberty Theatre. Tickets, $10, are available to currently employed educators and school administrators. Limit two per person. Tickets are available at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday), 578-9122 or at the box office one hour before the show. Liberty Theatre is at 110 N. Main St.

Country/Boise

Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson will perform their "2 Worlds 2 Voices" Tour at 7:30 p.m. at Taco Bell Arena, featuring their biggest hits and favorite songs. Tickets, $49.50-59.50, are available at Idahotickets.com or 426-1766. Taco Bell Arena is at 1910 University Drive.

NEXT WEEK

Dinner theater/Twin Falls

"Stay as Dead as You Are," a murder mystery dinner theatre, will be held OCT. 10-11 at the Turf Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. for no-host bar; dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets include dinner and show, $25 per person or $45 per couple. Tickets are available at Everybody's Business and Kelley Garden Center in Twin Falls, Arlene's Flowers in Jerome, Dutch Garden in Wendell, Sav-Mor Drug in Buhl or from any cast member or at the door. Information: 404-3170 or 420-4169. The Turf Club is at 734 Falls Ave.

Blues/Twin Falls

George Marsh and the Swampcats will play at The Pressbox 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on OCT. 10 -11. No cover charge. The Pressbox is at 1749 Kimberly Road.

Theater/Twin Falls

College of Southern Idaho Theater Department presents Beth Henley's "Crimes of the Heart" at 8 p.m. OCT. 10-11 and OCT. 15-18 at CSI's Fine Arts Center Theater. The sharply funny Pulitzer Prize-winning play is about the sometimes frayed edges of sisterly bonds. Tickets, $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and students, are available at CSI's Fine Arts box office, 732-6781 or Tickets.csi.edu.

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents Douglas Jones' and Ron Barnett's musical "Jack and the Beanstalk" at Liberty Theatre. Performances will be at 7 p.m. OCT. 10-11 and 15-16, at 3 p.m. OCT. 12. John Glenn directs the show, with music direction by R.L. Rowsey. Aly Wepplo is Jack and also features Rachel Abrams, Andrew Alburger, Jana Arnold and John Glenn. Suitable for ages, pre-school and older. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens (62 and over) and $10 for children (18 and under). Tickets are available at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday), 578-9122 or at the box office one hour before the show. The production continues at 7 p.m. OCT. 17-18 and 22-25, at 3 p.m. OCT. 19 and 26, and at 11 a.m. OCT. 18 and 25. Liberty Theatre is at 110 N. Main St.

Music/Twin Falls

Open Mic Night will be featured 7-10:30 p.m. OCT. 11 at Pandora's restaurant. All musicians welcome. No cover charge. Pandora's is at 516 Hansen St.

Astronomy/Twin Falls

Star Party with telescope viewing will be from 8 p.m. to midnight OCT. 11 at the Centennial Observatory in the Herrett Center for Arts and Science on the College of Southern Idaho campus. Free admission.

Festival/Hailey

Sheep Folklife Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. OCT. 11 at Roberta McKercher Park. The event includes Peruvian Musicians and Dancers; Boise Highlanders Bagpipers, Drummers and Dancers; Polish Highlanders of North America; Oinkari Basque Dancers with Txantxangorriak Basque Musicians; Boulder Brothers Celtic and Folk Music; sheep wagon displays; spinning and weaving demonstrations; children;s activities; wool and craft booths; and St. Charles Catholic Church's Basque lamb dinner.

Pop/Boise

Rachael Sage, multi award-winning New York songwriter, will perform a "Behind the Curtain" concert OCT. 11 at Morrison Center for the Performing Arts on Boise State University campus. Social hour begins at 7 p.m., with performance at 8 p.m. "Behind the Curtain" concerts are held on the stage with cabaret-style seating. Tickets, $40, are available at Idahotickets.com or 426-1110. Morrison Center is at 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane.

Celtic, folk/Rexburg

Canadian fiddler Natalie MacMaster and her band will perform at 7:30 p.m. OCT. 11 at Hart Auditorium at Brigham Young University-Idaho, as part of the Center Stage Performing Arts Series. Tickets, $12, are available at 496-2230 or Byui.edu/tickets.

Music/Stanley

Music From Stanley radio show series, featuring Josh Olswanger, Kelly Martin and Becca Gourley, will air at 2 p.m. OCT. 11 on KBSU (Bellevue, 89.3 FM; Hailey, 90.5 FM; Ketchum, 93.5 FM; and Twin Falls, 91.7 FM). The radio shows include concert audio, commentary and interview segments with the artists.

Soul, blues/Nevada

Tower of Power will perform at 8 p.m. OCT. 11 at Peppermill Concert Hall in West Wendover. Tickets, $10-35, are available at 800-217-0049. Peppermill is at 1045 Wendover Blvd.

Dog trials/Hailey

The Trailing of the Sheep Festival's Dog Trials will be held from dawn to dusk OCT. 11-12, featuring border collies paired with top handlers from Utah, Idaho, Montana, California, Oregon, Washington and Canada. The event, organized by International Dog Handlers and Stock Dog Association and sanctioned by United States Border Collie Handlers Association, will be a qualifier event for the 2009 National Finals.

Parade/Ketchum

Trailing of the Sheep parade will begin at noon OCT. 12 down Main Street. The parade includes a color guard by Boy Scout Troop 192; Peruvian Musicians and Dancers from Wood River Valley; Oinkari Basque Dancers of Boise and the Txantxangorriak Basque Musicians; Polish Highlanders of North America from Chicago; Boise Highlanders bagpipers, drummers and dancers; the band of sheep belonging to Faulkner Land and Livestock; and local sheep family members and friends.

Comedy/Boise

Larry The Cable Guy (Dan Whitney) will perform at 8 p.m. OCT. 12 at Morrison Center for Performing Arts on the Boise State University campus. Tickets, $44.25 plus fees, are available at IdahoTickets.com or 426-1110. The Morrison Center is at 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane.

Fundraiser/Twin Falls

Twin Falls Kiwanis Club presents October Feast, 4:30-8 p.m. OCT. 15 at the Turf Club, featuring a German band 5-7:30 p.m. Tickets, $9 for adults, $6 for senior citizens (before 6 p.m.) and $25 per family, are available at the door. Proceeds benefit local youth projects. Information: Ray Parrish at 933-2265. The Turf Club is at 734 Falls Ave.

Lecture/Twin Falls

The Herrett Forum presents Michael Whiting, professor of biology at Brigham Young University, with the topic "Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life" at 7:30 p.m. OCT. 15 in Rick Allen Community Room at Herrett Center for Arts and Science. Free admission; open to the public.

Classical/Rexburg

Ken Cowan, award-winning organist, will perform at 7:30 p.m. OCT. 15 at Barrus Concert Hall at Brigham Young University-Idaho, as part of the Center Stage Performing Arts Series. Tickets, $12, go on sale Monday at 496-1150 or Byui.edu/tickets.

Jazz/Sun Valley

Sun Valley Swing 'n' Dixie Jazz Jamboree will be held OCT. 15-19 at several sites in Sun Valley and Ketchum. The event includes more than 30 bands, singers, dance lessons, a marching band salute, tributes to the jazz greats, and an afterglow dinner dance. Badges are $110 for five-days, all-events and $40-50 for day badges. Badges and information: Sunvalleyjazz.com.

Lecture/Ketchum

The Sun Valley Center for the Arts' lecture series, featuring professor and author Henry Louis Gates Jr., will be held at 7 p.m. OCT. 16 at Church of the Big Wood. Gates is Alphonse Fletcher University professor at Harvard University and a cultural critic and author who recently produced and hosted the PBS documentary series "African American Lives." Tickets, $20 for individuals and $15 for Sun Valley Center members, are available at the Sun Valley Center office in Ketchum; 726-9491, ext. 10; or Sunvalleycenter.org. The church is at 100 Saddle Road.

THIS MONTH

Ballet/Twin Falls

Arts on Tour presents Eugene Ballet Company's "Swan Lake" at 7:30 p.m. OCT. 17 at College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium. Romantic music, beautiful costumes and elaborate scenery set the stage for classical ballet's most beloved story of a prince's love for an enchanted princess. Set to one of Tchaikovsky's most enduring scores, the ballet will be performed by a 20-member ensemble. Tickets, $25 for adults and $18 for children, are available at CSI Fine Arts box office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 732-6288 or Csi.edu/artsontour.

Jazz/Twin Falls

Great Riff Jazz, featuring drummer Tony Bowler, will perform 7-10 p.m. OCT. 17-18 at Pandora's restaurant. No cover charge. Pandora's is at 516 Hansen St.

Pop/Jackpot

The Four Tops will perform at 8 and 10 p.m. OCT. 17-18 at the Gala Showroom at Cactus Petes Resort Casino. Tickets, $40-50, include two free drinks and are available at Ameristar.com or 800-821-1103. Cactus Petes is at 1385 U.S. Highway 93

Theater/Hailey

Company of Fools presents Douglas Jones' and Ron Barnett's musical "Jack and the Beanstalk" at Liberty Theatre. Performances will be at 7 p.m. OCT. 17-18 and 22-25, at 3 p.m. OCT. 19 and 26, and at 11 a.m. OCT. 18 and 25. John Glenn directs the show, with music direction by R.L. Rowsey. Aly Wepplo is Jack and also features Rachel Abrams, Andrew Alburger, Jana Arnold and John Glenn. Suitable for ages, pre-school and older. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens (62 and over) and $10 for children (18 and under). Tickets are available at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday), 578-9122 or at the box office one hour before the show. Liberty Theatre is at 110 N. Main St.

Music/Twin Falls

Magichord's annual Barber-shop Show will be held at 7:30 p.m. OCT. 18 at College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium. The concert, "Seems Like Old Times," will feature music from the '20s and '30s, performed by the Magichord Chorus along with barbershop quartets The Crush from California and The River City Sound from Boise. Tickets, $12 each or $10 for senior citizens, are available at Sav-Mor Drug, from any member, or at the door.